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Vänsterns ilska handlar inte om biståndet – utan om makten över det

Nyligen spred Aftonbladet lögner om Hepaticas verksamhet. I dag bemöter ordförande Björn Söder, vice ordförande Markus Wiechel, generalsekreterare Stefan Dozzi och stabschef Filip Persson dessa lögner i en debattartikel:

Aftonbladets senaste angrepp mot Hepatica, Sverigedemokraternas biståndsstiftelse, är tyvärr bara ännu ett exempel på hur långt vissa vänsterdebattörer är villiga att gå för att misstänkliggöra initiativ som utmanar deras egen maktställning.

Det Hepatica gör är raka motsatsen till vänsterns slentrianmässiga stöd till regimer och rörelser som ofta har tveksamma förhållanden till demokrati och yttrandefrihet. Till skillnad från Socialdemokraterna och Vänsterpartiet, som genom åren öppnat biståndskranarna till auktoritära rörelser och tvivelaktiga organisationer, stödjer Hepatica i dag fria och demokratiska krafter i Ukraina i deras existentiella kamp mot den ryska imperialismen."

Fundraising Campaign for Veterans in Ukraine

The Hepatica Foundation recently visited Kyiv, Ukraine, where project manager Caroline Nordengrip interviewed Denis, a veteran who received a bionic prosthetic arm after being wounded in combat. Denis, a civilian before volunteering to defend Ukraine on February 24, 2022, shared his journey of surviving a combat injury, undergoing a year of treatment, and amputation. Through collaboration with Superhumans, he received a bionic arm, which he said was transformative. Psychologically, the prosthetic restored a sense of wholeness, while physically, it aided in light tasks, daily activities, and hobbies like fishing.

Denis highlighted the soaring demand for such prosthetics in Ukraine, noting that since his injury during the Bakhmut operation, the need grew exponentially due to the rising number of wounded veterans. The process to receive a prosthetic took him six months, but he believed the demand and wait times had since increased significantly.

Hepatica Foundation is launching a fundraising campaign to support Ukrainian veterans like Denis, aiming to provide more advanced prosthetic limbs to those injured in Ukraine’s existential war against Russia.

Donations can be made via Swish or Bankgiro, and we deeply appreciate all support you can give to Ukrainian veterans and, by extension, Ukraine’s fight for survival.

Swish: 123 276 97 01

Bankgiro: 277 9635

Hepatica at the Black Sea Security Forum 2025

The Hepatica Foundation is a proud financier and institutional partner of the Black Sea Security Forum 2025, held in Odesa, Ukraine. Hepatica played a key role in supporting this major international platform last weekend, which brought together over 500 participants from 20 countries, including high-profile figures like Lord Michael Ashcroft, former president of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, former Australian PM Scott Morrison, and former U.S. Ambassador William Taylor, to discuss security, economic, and political challenges in the Black Sea region. Represented by Vice Chairman Markus Wiechel, the foundation emphasized its commitment to promoting freedom, democracy, and regional stability through its support for the forum.

Key discussions focused on Ukraine’s maritime innovations, particularly naval drones, Russia’s aggression, and the region’s geopolitical significance. The forum emphasized Odesa’s strategic role and the need for stronger sanctions and support for Ukraine, aiming to foster regional stability and cooperation.

Markus Wiechel's speech at Black Sea Security Forum 2025

This weekend, Hepatica was at the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa, Ukraine. Markus Wiechel, a board member of the Hepatica Foundation and a Swedish parliamentarian, talked about the importance of what Ukraine is doing: fighting for freedom, democracy, and resilience across borders.

He expressed profound gratitude to the event organizers for the Black Sea Security Forum and the courage of Ukrainian soldiers who are defending not only their nation but the entire free world against tyranny. Wiechel emphasized the forum’s critical role in shaping policies, forging alliances, and driving progress, while underscoring Hepatica’s unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine.

Visit by Deputy Mayor of Kharkiv, Ukraine

Hepatica recently hosted the Deputy Mayor of Kharkiv, Ukraine, for a significant visit that illuminated the city’s challenges amid Russia’s ongoing war. This exchange deepened Hepatica’s understanding of the region’s needs and reinforced its commitment to fostering stronger ties between Sweden and Ukraine, supporting the nation’s fight for sovereignty and resilience.

Hepatica stands firmly with Ukraine, championing its right to self-determination and security against Russian aggression.

Cuba - Interview Orlando Gutiérrez-Boronat

The Hepatica Foundation has a project that aims to support the Cuban democratic resistance. A key figure in that movement is Orlando Gutiérrez-Boronat, a prominent Cuban activist, author, and spokesperson for the Cuban Democratic Directorate (Directorio Democrático Cubano), which he co-founded in 1990. Born in Havana, Cuba, in 1965, he and his family fled to the United States in 1971, seeking freedom from the Castro regime. His work includes organizing anti-communist efforts and promoting a vision of a free, democratic Cuba.

He recently visited Sweden and was interviewed by the Swedish channel Riks, where he discussed the current situation in Cuba and Sweden's role in promoting the democratic movement.

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Allvarliga anklagelser om vår biståndsverksamhet från Socialdemokraterna

Sedan årsskiftet har vi inlett flertalet seriösa och demokratistärkande projekt över hela världen, med fokus på EU:s östliga partnerskap.

SD gör en omstart med sin biståndsorganisation

Nu tar Sverigedemokraterna ett omtag med sin partianknutna biståndsorganisation Hepatica. Riktningen är inte helt klar än och uppbyggnaden av organisationen ska ske med demokratistödet till partinära organisationer.

SD beviljas stöd för partianknuten organisation

Inför sommaren beviljades Sverigedemokraterna (SD) slutligen stöd för sin partianknutna organisation (PAO) Hepatica. Beslutet kommer efter att Tidöpartierna enats om att underlätta reglerna för PAO och skjuta till mer resurser.

Riks TV: Sverigedemokraterna berättar om biståndsarbetet genom organisationen Hepatica

DN: SD räknar med demokratibistånd: ”Retar upp vänstersidan”

Publicerad 2023-12-15

Björn Söder: Sida behandlar SD orättvist

Publicerad 15 december 2023

Sverigedemokraten Björn Söder anklagar Sida för att behandla den partianknutna biståndsorganisation Hepatica orättvist.

SD garanteras pengar efter nya regler om demokratibistånd

Publicerad 2023-12-20